Chapter 207 Preparing to attack Jingzhou

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Zhang Yunfei is already at the airport. Zhang Yunfei is preparing to personally welcome the heroes who have returned victoriously. Behind Zhang Yunfei, Gao Zhihang is full of spring breeze and is very proud in his heart. Zhang Zizhong is still standing next to Zhang Yunfei, and the same is true for General Zhang Zizhong, who is very happy in his heart, happy for Zhang Yunfei and the Chinese Air Force.

Before everyone could wait, the roar of planes came from the sky, and many small black dots appeared in the sky. 16 Mustang fighters lined up in neat formations and appeared in everyone's vision.

"I'm back, everyone will win and triumphantly."

Seeing the plane getting closer and closer to the airport, many people showed happy smiles on their faces. Even Zhang Yunfei, who had always been calm, had a faint smile on his face. Gao Zhihang behind Zhang Yunfei seemed a little excited, his face turned slightly red, and his figure standing straight also trembled slightly because of excitement.

This time, my flight brigade was so pretty. At the cost of zero casualties, I wiped out a flight squadron of the invading Japanese. There were a total of 24 Japanese fighters, with a combat loss ratio of zero to twenty-four. Not only did the commander-in-chief earn enough face in front of the people of the whole country, but the long-term weak Chinese Air Force can also be proud in front of the Japanese.

When 16 Mustang fighters arrived over Yichang Airport, they first formed a formation hovering around the airport, like a group of triumphant generals. This action immediately welcomed the cheers of all the soldiers at the airport.

After hovering around, they landed on the runway one by one in an orderly manner. Then 16 fighter jets lined up in neat rows, which looked very spectacular and majestic. After the planes were parked, the transparent overall nacelle slowly opened in a uniform manner. 16 majestic pilots got off the plane together and lined up in neat rows in front of Zhang Yunfei.

The 16 pilot, with bright eyes and full of energy, looked at Zhang Yunfei with a full spirit, and said to Zhang Yunfei with a loud voice: "Report to the Chief, the Mustang Fighter Squadron has returned safely, please give instructions from the Chief."

Zhang Yunfei looked at the pilots who performed well and said loudly: "Comrades have performed very well. Thank you for your hard work. Today, the battle has brought out the military prestige of our 36th Army and our national prestige. I am very happy with the performance of our comrades today."

Zhang Yunfei didn't say much, but it made everyone very happy. All the pilots who participated in this battle had a look of joy on their faces.

Even many pilots who did not participate in this battle heard that their commander-in-chief's evaluation of this battle was so high and highly praised everyone. Those who did not participate in this battle secretly thought in their hearts that they must perform well if they have the chance in the future, and they were proud.

Three days after this air battle, Zhang Yunfei's 3rd Infantry Division had more than 20,000 people from Zhang Yunfei's 3rd Infantry Division were airlifted to Yichang, and a large number of field tents were built, and more than 20,000 people from the 3rd Infantry Division were stationed there.

The heavy equipment of the Third Infantry Division mainly includes dozens of off-road vehicles, dozens of large trucks, and dozens of 105mm howitzers from the Artillery Regiment. The first time this morning was the 10 105mm howitzers from the Artillery Regiment. Each transport aircraft transported two cannons at a time, and 5 transport aircraft transported exactly 10 105mm howitzers at a time.

When the transport plane stopped and opened the tall cabin door at the back of the fuselage, and the soldiers of the 36th Army pulled the first cannon off the plane, the soldiers of the 59th Army next to them were still a little shocked, with envious eyes in their eyes.

The largest cannon of the entire 59th Army was the Japanese Type 92 infantry cannon, with a caliber of only 70 mm, the total length of the cannon was only more than two meters, and the weight was only more than 200 kilograms. These Type 92 infantry cannons were obviously considered small cannons in front of 105 mm howitzers.

A platoon leader of the 59th Army next to him quietly asked a soldier from the 36th Army who was unloading his guns with envious eyes, "Brother, what kind of guns are these? Look at the caliber of this caliber is at least 100 mm!"

The soldier asked, said in a proud tone: "This is a 105mm howitzer equipped by our artillery regiment. This gun weighs only a little over two tons, and its range can reach a maximum of ten kilometers?"

The platoon leader of the 59th Army next to him was stunned when he heard this, and immediately asked curiously: "Brother, how many such cannons are there in your artillery regiment?"

The soldier of the 36th Army Group smiled proudly, "There are three artillery battalions under our artillery regiment, one transportation company, and three artillery companies in each artillery battalion. Each artillery company is equipped with 8 such 105mm howitzers, each artillery operates six people. The entire regiment is equipped with a total of 72 105mm howitzers."

"Oh my god! A artillery regiment is equipped with 72 105mm howitzers." This time, not only the platoon leader of the 59th Army exclaimed, but several soldiers of the 59th Army next to him also exclaimed.

This soldier from the 36th Army, seeing the soldiers of the 59th Army's reaction, couldn't help but curl his lips and thought to himself, you don't know the heavy artillery division of our army, all of which are equipped with 155mm howitzers.

Many soldiers from the 59th Army next to them gradually changed from envy to admiration for the 36th Group. Many soldiers from the 59th Army spontaneously helped the soldiers of the 36th Group and carefully unloaded the cannons from the transport plane.

Yichang, 59th Army Command.

Zhang Yunfei and Zhang Zizhong were discussing under command. According to the scheduled combat plan, in two days, even if the Japanese showed no sign of attack, Zhang Yunfei's Third Infantry Division would take the initiative to attack.

This time, the Third Infantry Division will act as the main force for the attack and launch an attack on Jingzhou where the Japanese are heavily stationed. Chen Erwa, the Third Infantry Division behind Zhang Yunfei, was also eager and looked forward to leading the troops to launch an attack immediately.

Zhang Zizhong looked at Zhang Yunfei who was full of confidence in front of him and said with some concern: "Brother, you should be more careful when attacking Jingzhou this time. Currently, the Japanese detachment stationed in Jingzhou is the Japanese detachment. This Botian detachment is difficult to deal with. During the battle of Wuhan, it caused many Central Army losses."

Zhang Yunfei smiled indifferently and said, "Thank you for your reminder. I really don't take this Botian Detachment seriously. The key is the reinforcements from the Japanese in Wuhan. I think after the battle begins, the reinforcements from the Japanese in Wuhan will soon support Jingzhou. We must fight and decide quickly."

Zhang Yunfei's concerns were correct. With more than 20,000 people in the Third Infantry Division, and several divisions of the 59th Army, the Hatan Detachment, which had only more than 12,000 people, should have been sure to win. This Hatan Detachment was just a garrison unit stationed in Taiwan before, and Lieutenant General Hatan Shigei.

Before the Battle of Wuhan, Shigeichi Hatan was just a major general, but in the Battle of Wuhan, the Hatan Detachment made outstanding achievements. After the battle, Shigeichi Hatan was promoted from major general to lieutenant general.

What Zhang Yunfei was worried about was the reinforcements of the Japanese in Wuhan. Currently, there was the 18th Division of the Japanese in Wuhan. If the Third Infantry Division and the 18th Division of the Japanese invaders were in a fierce battle, even if the 59th Army helped, they would not be able to eat the 18th Division of the Japanese invaders immediately. At that time, several other divisions under the 10th Army of the Japanese invaders returned to the rescue together, Zhang Yunfei would face the suppression of several Japanese divisions.

The wisest way is to eat the Botian detachment in a short period of time, and then let the Japanese retreat when they see the difficulties. As long as they don’t fall into a fierce battle, the 3rd Infantry Division and the 59th Army will retreat to the vicinity of Yichang and use the permanent fortifications near Yichang to resist the Japanese attack.

If the war really hits this point, it will turn into a large-scale battle. Chiang Kai-shek will definitely send troops to support him, because Chiang Kai-shek will definitely not let Yichang fall into the hands of the Japanese. Yichang is a protective barrier east of Chongqing. For his own safety, Chiang Kai-shek will definitely send troops.

Therefore, attacking Jingzhou was a dangerous move by Zhang Yunfei.

As a veteran who has been through the battlefield, Zhang Zizhong also saw the situation of the war very clearly and knew that the key was to destroy the Botan detachment as soon as possible. Zhang Zizhong walked a few laps in the command center and thought carefully for a long time before saying, "Brother, this time we will concentrate all our troops and attack the Botan detachment fiercely."

Zhang Yunfei stretched out his hand, held it tightly with Zhang Zizhong, and said firmly: "We will completely destroy this Hatan Detachment and send them all to see their Amaterasu."

"Haha, haha", Zhang Zizhong immediately burst into laughter when he saw Zhang Yunfei so funny.

As soon as the laughter stopped, Zhang Yunfei immediately ordered: "Team Commander Chen, order the troops to be prepared for combat at any time. At 8 o'clock the day after tomorrow, the troops headed towards Jingzhou."

"Yes!" Chen Erwa immediately stood at attention and said loudly.

"Order, the Flight Brigade monitors the movements of the Japanese aircraft 24 hours a day to prevent Japanese aerial reconnaissance." Zhang Yunfei again pointed to the Gaozhi Channel next to him.

"Yes!" Gao Zhihang immediately stood at attention and said loudly.

Although tens of thousands of troops heading towards Jingzhou, there will definitely be a lot of noise. Sooner or later, if the Japanese can know, it is better to let the Japanese know later. Therefore, it is very important to kill the Japanese in the sky in time.

After Zhang Yunfei deployed all the tasks, everyone began to get busy. The officers and soldiers of the Third Infantry Division carefully checked their equipment. Each of the soldiers brought enough ammunition. The soldiers of the 59th Army were also making preparations before the war.

Two days later, more than 20,000 officers and soldiers from the Third Infantry Division pulled out their field tents, divided into several routes, and marched towards Jingzhou. Dozens of cannons from the artillery regiment were also led by trucks toward the designated location.

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I posted it as soon as I finished writing it, and the shell hasn't had dinner yet. Everyone read it slowly and I'm going to have dinner.


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